Apple releases iOS 26.5 dev beta 1 for iPhones: What's new, how to update

Apple has seeded the first developer beta of iOS 26.5, introducing new Apple Maps suggestions, RCS encryption testing, App ...
Macworld

iOS 26.5 beta is here, but there’s still no sign of new Siri

We're not sure yet what new features the 26.5 update will bring, but new Siri stuff is probably not coming until OS 27.

Apple prepares for WWDC 2026 and iOS 27 by expanding its reach

Apple has expanded its developer reach, specifically in China, ahead of iOS 27’s unveiling at WWDC 2026 in June.
TechRepublic

Apple Opens iOS to Developers in Japan

Apple has unleashed the most dramatic transformation of its walled garden ecosystem in company history — and it’s happening exclusively in Japan. The tech giant announced sweeping iOS modifications ...